The Lawrence Family: Six months already?

It's been official for SIX months now! Where does the time go?

Maisie has been "officially" ours for six months today! Honestly, I can't believe we've made it this long! I know that sounds crazy, but given the meltdowns, slammed doors, cuss words, and nights of sheer fury with one another, I'd say we've done a great job just making it to this milestone!

School has been the biggest stressor for all of us. We have 10 days left, and we can put this year in the books! This has actually been the first year Maisie has been at the same school, that was not a "facility" school, since she was probably 7. Amazing and sad, huh? She's made it the entire year. Yes, it's been rough. Yes, she's had several meltdowns. Yes, she's been disrespectful to the teachers, and yes, she's had to apologize several times to them. But, as ugly as it was, she's made it! I can't tell you how thankful I am for the teachers Maisie has had this year. We've had our ups and downs, but they have been very understanding and invested in my child. Our principal, Dr. Fioranelli, has been especially understanding as well. It's been great to have such supportive people there to help. And our counselor, Mrs. Clem, really, really gets Maisie. She is amazing.

From the top left-Dr. Fioranelli, Principal, Ms. Barnes-Maisie's Math Teacher,

Mrs. Swafford-Site Coordinator, and Mrs. Holder, Maisie's Reading Teacher

I am so happy we stayed to finish the year at Bell, and I will miss it next year, but I'll be around! :)

Maisie's dance recital was Saturday night, and she was FABULOUS! Robert and I were so proud of her! She's so dang gorgeous! I don't even think she knows it either! : )